A Novel....An essay on Power.....Truth floats through gauzy mists. Cynicism is wrapped in soft cloth. There is fear, intimidation, loss. There is ecstasy, the traps of history, of identity, of territory, of belief. There is passion. There is wisdom. There are kills. Histories with long roots, many mothers, unyielding fathers. Mean and lust are tempo. Winners win. Losers do not.

Supposedly on vacation with his parents, fifteen-year-old Dave McClain's thrust into an assassination attempt. He must find the men plotting to kill a world leader or risk an international crisis. Good thing he has Louie, their tour guide, to help him, because Louie is a lot more than a driver.

Most humans would not accept that their evolution had been paralleled on other planets. They fought at all levels to retain the resources of these stolen worlds. Scientists were drawn into battles that were always political, but often bloody, even before the enslaved aliens stirred. Was evolution able to force a peace as the battles moved from space and into the genes and jungles of the Galaxy.

Somehow, the inter-planetary slave traders had to be stopped. First, humanity had to accept the evolution of alien sapient species; only then could they join forces to eliminate this evil trade. If they got it right, their net could be cast wide enough to catch those at the top. Finding heroes was tough enough, but would they know the right science to clear the heavens of this scourge?

Two similar warriors condemned by their nature. Alex seeks financial gains; with Ryan it is a desire to improve society. Once established, a true belief for something creates a powerful passion in some men that allows them to use any method to accomplish their aim.
Self-contained excerpt from Fitzsimmons' novel, Unlikely Hero.

Private Detective Cole Ustick is thrust into the midst of Idaho's red hot gubernatorial campaign. He's supposed to find the women behind allegations against an insurgent candidate, but several murders change the complexion of the case as Ustick has to save the client from a murder charge and avoid joining the body count.

The president didn’t know that his dark dealings with the hearts of others would lead to death and disaster. When he planned the theft of millions from the United States Treasury, he started the beginning of the end for himself. His wife was fascinated by the occult and his daughter was demon-possessed, but his son stood alone as the bearer of light.

Will Fletcher seems to have it all – perfect job, perfect life. Then in one act of extreme violence, his world is turned upside down.
A bungled assassination attempt on a London street uncovers a disturbing conspiracy fuelled by organised crime and political ambition. Now, Will finds himself on the run, pursued by a dangerous enemy who will stop at nothing to protect his employer’s past.